# Plan a clearer starting point for legal work

Plan source-aware business research and matter worklists while keeping evidence, gaps and review points visible.

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## Research the entity before drafting

Search the appropriate business source, review the matching record and keep the entity identity explicit. Show what the record returns and where it does not answer the question.

## Organise the matter inputs

Bring supplied documents and supported source material into a structured brief. Distinguish source facts from extracted text, interpretation and unanswered questions.

## Make research repeatable

Sequence the work so reviewers can see what has been covered and what still needs attention. Keep source and version information close to the result.

## Featured workflow: business due diligence brief

Begin with an entity and an agreed research scope. Retrieve supported records, organise findings and prepare questions for professional review.

1. **Define the research scope** Name the entity, jurisdiction, permitted sources and questions in scope.
2. **Retrieve supported records** Use the relevant authorised register and preserve the returned source context.
3. **Organise evidence and gaps** Separate source facts from supplied information and interpretation.
4. **Review with the responsible professional** List unresolved questions for the person accountable for the matter.

## What is available today

These are published workflow guides, not complete live industry tool packs. Today's MCP catalog includes New Zealand business-register and national calendar tools. Australia source tools and sector-specific data or system connections are coming soon. Use the guides to plan a workflow around approved inputs while current coverage is verified.

- [NZBN business search](https://aroai.com/tools/nzbn_search): The live public company research tool.
- [NZ public calendar](https://aroai.com/tools/nz_public_holidays): The live New Zealand national holiday and working-day tools.